Despite the expulsions, Syria "stresses the importance of dialogue based on principles ofequality and mutual respect between nations, and diplomacy is the necessary vehicle to connect with countries to resolve conflicts between countries, and pending issues, " the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
African Catholic women are praying for a future pope who will encourage African religious leaders to commit themselves to defending the rights of women to inheritance, land and to divorce, so that gender equality and respect for the dignity of the African woman can be achieved.